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*Former entertainment editor Abby Botan interned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch during the summer of 2016. Here are a few of her published works.
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*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
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*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Former sports editor Roy Harris is the author of Pulitzer's Gold.
*Class of 2015 former ECHO editor-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Class of 2017 former ECHO editor Andy Kimball is a sports journalist for the Decatur Herald and Review.
*Class of 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
*Class of 2008 news editor Kate Midden is the communications director at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI
Review: ‘Wicked’ meets expectations
Entertainment

Review: ‘Wicked’ meets expectations

Though the excitement surrounding the release of “Wicked” in November 2024 seemed unable to replicate when the film came out, this fanfare was only bolstered by the anticipation of a sequel to release the next year. Continue reading Review: ‘Wicked’ meets expectations

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State wins brings new tournaments to basketball schedule
Sports

State wins brings new tournaments to basketball schedule

Varsity basketball will compete in new travel tournaments this year, adding to the usual Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament in Pittsburg, KS, on Jan. 22-24. Continue reading State wins brings new tournaments to basketball schedule

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Junior looks for passing opportunity
Photo of the Week

Junior looks for passing opportunity

Junior Hadley Nordmann looks to pass the ball during the Home Opener game on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The game was played against Herculaneum High School and ended in a 69-16 win for the Statesmen. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior looks for passing opportunity

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Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game
Turkey Day

Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game

When Kirkwood beat Farmington 70-56, the team moved on to the Class 5 Football State Semifinals, causing the 2025 Turkey Day game to be an underclassmen game between the freshmen and sophomores on Webster and Kirkwood’s teams. Continue reading Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game

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Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals

This ECHO Podcast is introduced, outro’d and edited by print/podcast editor Margaret Korte. Contributing writer Edith Leslie talks with counselor … Continue reading Voices of Webster: Counselor offers tips for finals

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Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students
Photo of the Week

Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students

Senior George Peel looks to pass the ball during the Staff vs. Students basketball game on Friday, Nov. 21, in Roberts Gym. The game served as a fundraiser for the Marketing II class in an attempt to raise money for their experiential learning trip to New York. The game ended in a 42-40 win for the staff. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior looks for teammate in Staff v. Students

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Students, staff compete in basketball game
Sports

Students, staff compete in basketball game

Webster’s Marketing II class hosted the Staff vs Students Basketball Game in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
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Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2
Breaking News

Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2

Due to severe weather, all WGSD schools and district offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Adventure Club, are also closed. Continue reading Schools closed Tuesday, Dec. 2

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AI use harms environment
Op-Ed

AI use harms environment

As AI usage becomes more widespread, its ethics also become more controversial. Continue reading AI use harms environment

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School honors veterans at assembly
Photo of the Week

School honors veterans at assembly

Social studies teacher Michael Weber speaks during the Veteran’s assembly in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 7. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading School honors veterans at assembly

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Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip

Contributing writer Connor Spellecy reports on the Taste of Webster and the local restaurants who helped to raise funds for the marketing trip to New York. Continue reading Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip

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WG Echo November 2025
Print Version

WG Echo November 2025

This is the third issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo November 2025

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Social studies department honors veterans
Features

Social studies department honors veterans

“To honor our veterans is to honor the sacrifices they made,” social studies department chair Betty Roberts said. Continue reading Social studies department honors veterans

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Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing
Entertainment, Videos

Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing

Contributing writer Edith Leslie reports on the upcoming jazz band performance with Steve Ewing at 8 p.m. Nov. 21, in Knight Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Continue reading Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing

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Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime
Op-Ed

Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime

Webster should introduce an optional “recess” to provide students and faculty with an opportunity for physical activity and fun. Continue reading Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime

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